ENGINEERING INTERN (1099 CONTRACTOR) - Build the Future of Garage Door Manufacturing

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SAFEWAY GARAGE DOORS, LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Tempe, Arizona

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Responsibilities

The intern will manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and support ERP system data integrity and backend configuration. They will also collaborate across departments to streamline engineering workflows and support production demand.

Qualifications

You are an engineering student or recent graduate with strong Excel and data management skills. You possess an analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and communicating effectively across departments. An interest in ERP systems, BOM structures, product configuration, and manufacturing operations is also expected.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Bill of Materials (BOM)

ERP systems

Manufacturing data

Inventory transactions

Product configuration

Job Description

📍 Tempe, Arizona | 💲 $22/hour | ⏰ Up to 40 hours/week | 📅 60-Day Engagement (with weekly review)
Ready to engineer real solutions—not just fetch coffee?
At First United Door Technologies / Safe-Way Door, we don’t do “busy work internships.”
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Engineering Intern (Independent Contractor / 1099) to join our manufacturing engineering team and make an immediate impact inside a fast-paced production environment.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with engineering, operations, inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to improve the systems that keep our business moving.
If you love solving problems, working with data, and figuring out how products are actually built—this role is for you.
What You’ll Work On
As part of our engineering support team, you’ll get exposure to real manufacturing processes and business systems, including:
🔧 Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
  • Maintain and update BOM structures
  • Support day-to-day engineering data accuracy
  • Troubleshoot BOM discrepancies
📦 Open Order & Configuration Support
  • Participate in weekly open order BOM reviews
  • Support commercial and custom product configurations
  • Assist with engineering changes tied to production demand
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work directly with:
    • Engineering
    • Production
    • Inventory
    • Purchasing
    • Operations teams
📊 Inventory & ERP System Support
  • Assist with backflush reconciliation
  • Help align inventory and production transactions
  • Support costing accuracy and purchasing data integrity
💻 Systems & Backend Configuration
  • Assist with configurator logic and backend data maintenance
  • Support ERP/master data cleanup initiatives
📈 Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Identify process improvement opportunities
  • Help streamline engineering workflows
  • Support documentation and data governance efforts

What We’re Looking For
✅ Engineering student or recent graduate (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, or similar)
✅ Strong Excel / data management skills
✅ Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
✅ Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
✅ Able to communicate effectively across departments
✅ Interest in ERP systems, BOM structures, product configuration, and manufacturing operations
Bonus Points If You Have Experience With:
  • ERP systems
  • Manufacturing data
  • Inventory transactions
  • Product configuration systems
  • Lean / process improvement concepts

Role Details
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: On-site at our Tempe facility
📍 1016 W Geneva Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
Schedule: During standard office hours
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Compensation: $22.00/hour
Engagement Length: Initial 60-day assignment with weekly performance reviews
Important Classification Note
This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement, not a W-2 employment position.
Contractors are responsible for:
  • Their own taxes
  • Insurance
  • Business expenses
  • Equipment and related costs as applicable

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This isn’t a theoretical internship.
You’ll work inside a live manufacturing operation, helping support the systems that drive product creation, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
You’ll leave with practical experience in:
✔ Manufacturing engineering
✔ ERP systems
✔ Product data management
✔ Operations support
✔ Cross-functional problem solving
Apply Today
If you’re ready to gain meaningful engineering experience and contribute from day one, we want to hear from you.
First United Door Technologies | Safe-Way Door
Building quality products. Building better systems. Building careers.

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SAFEWAY GARAGE DOORS, LLC

We are a full service residential garage door company serving Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 12 years of experience, we offer 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency repairs, free estimates for new doors, and fast friendly service. We offer garage door repair for broken, bent, off track or noisy tracks, rollers, cables and more. We also provide garage door installation of new doors, panels, door openers, transmitters, receivers, and a variety of accessories. Our experts can do it all. We provide expert, and affordable solutions for your every need. Please do not hesitate to contact us!
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